Morning Filter: India claim gold in women’s kabaddi for country’s 100th medal

1. Toll in Sikkim flash flood rises to 26, search on for 142 people still missing The flash flood has affected over 25,000 people, damaged more than 1,200 houses and washed away 13 bridges, bringing the picturesque Himalayan state to its knees. 2. Bengal Governor to meet TMC delegation in Darjeeling on Saturday Raj Bhavan sources said West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has agreed to meet a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders in Darjeeling’s Gubernatorial Mansion at 5.30pm on Saturday after receiving a mail from TMC leader Derek O’Brien. 3. Home Minister Amit Shah to chair Central Zonal Council meet in Uttarakhand’s Narendra Nagar on Saturday The Central Zonal Council comprises Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. 4. India claim gold in women’s kabaddi for country’s 100th medal The Indian women’s kabaddi team survived by the skin of its teeth as it beat Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a dramatic final to regain its title for the country’s 100th medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 7. 5. Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup Battling injuries, both South Africa and Sri Lanka will hope their experienced players rise to the occasion and give them a winning start when they square up against each other at the World Cup in New Delhi on Saturday. 6. Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance Their build-up marred by infighting, Bangladesh will have their task cut out when they cross swords with Afghanistan in their World Cup opener in Dharamsala on Saturday, both teams seeking to enjoy that one breakout campaign after years of top-flight experience. [logo] The Morning Filter 07 October 2023 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [Arrow]Open in browser [Mail icon]More newsletters Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. Toll in Sikkim flash flood rises to 26, search on for 142 people still missing [A damaged residential area following flash floods, in North Sikkim district.] The flash flood has affected over 25,000 people, damaged more than 1,200 houses and washed away 13 bridges, bringing the picturesque Himalayan state to its knees. 2. Bengal Governor to meet TMC delegation in Darjeeling on Saturday Raj Bhavan sources said West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has agreed to meet a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders in Darjeeling’s Gubernatorial Mansion at 5.30pm on Saturday after receiving a mail from TMC leader Derek O’Brien. 3. Home Minister Amit Shah to chair Central Zonal Council meet in Uttarakhand’s Narendra Nagar on Saturday The Central Zonal Council comprises Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. 4. India claim gold in women’s kabaddi for country’s 100th medal The Indian women’s kabaddi team survived by the skin of its teeth as it beat Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a dramatic final to regain its title for the country’s [100th medal]( in the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 7. 5. Injury-hit Sri Lanka and South Africa seek winning start to World Cup Battling injuries, both South Africa and Sri Lanka will hope their experienced players rise to the occasion and give them a winning start when they square up against each other [at the World Cup]( in New Delhi on Saturday. 6. Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance Their build-up marred by infighting, Bangladesh will have their task cut out when they cross swords with Afghanistan in their World Cup opener in Dharamsala on Saturday, both teams seeking to enjoy that one breakout campaign after years of top-flight experience. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[A village in Bihar is a mini Punjab] A village in Bihar is a mini Punjab]( [[Eight years after the Constitution, federalism in Nepal continues to have a bumpy ride] Eight years after the Constitution, federalism in Nepal continues to have a bumpy ride]( [[Asian Games | Jyothi, Deotale claim hat-trick of gold as archers return with record nine medals] Asian Games | Jyothi, Deotale claim hat-trick of gold as archers return with record nine medals]( [[Bhogal jewellery store heist: How a Chhattisgarh hairdresser managed to pull off a massive heist] Bhogal jewellery store heist: How a Chhattisgarh hairdresser managed to pull off a massive heist]( Copyright @ 2023, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( Manage your newsletter subscription preferences [here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](